To some, “growth hacking” might seem like the latest buzzword for “marketing.”

But growth hacking is much more than a buzzword and requires absolute focus on one thing: Grow as fast as possible.

This clever phrase was coined by Sean Ellis (click here to learn more) and has been popularized by fast growing startups. But growth hacking is not just for startups, it’s for smart marketers and forward-thinking businesses.

That’s why I want to share my the best 15 growth hacking techniques and strategies for you to use for your business…

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1. Tap into 3rd Party Audiences

On average, businesses who use media outlets, influencers and general partnerships to access large, well-established audiences see a 6-to-1 return on their investment.

2. Leverage 3rd Party Platforms

Identify and sign up for websites, directories, apps, etc. that already have the audience you want. It may even be as simple as signing up for local directories like Yelp or finding the perfect niche forum.

11. Build An Exclusive Community

Burberry’s ecommerce sales surged 50% year-over-year by building their own online community. They attract new people and engage customers by curating user-generated content by using a unique #hashtag on social media.

12. Reward Sharing and Referrals

People are 4X more likely to do something when a friend tells them to. That’s why when you give free bonuses for sharing content or store credit for referring a friend you can significantly amplify word of mouth.

13. Retargeting Ads

Bring visitors back to your websiteafter they leave with ads that follow them to other popular sites and social sites. Retargeting ads can increase brand searches by up to 1,000% and website visits by 720% after 4 weeks.

14. Use Your Data

50% of businesses find it difficult to attribute marketingdirectly to revenue results. That’s why analytic tools are crucial for analyzing your marketing channels to identify the ones that perform the best, so you can make adjustments toimprove your ROI.

15. Do Things That Don’t Scale

If all else fails, success and growth can come from hustling. It will require hard work, creativity, planning and good execution. You can’t just sit in your fish bowl waiting for people to come to you.

Hey thanks for being here! My name is Brian Downard, I'm the Founder of BD Ventures, a digital marketing consulting company that helps entrepreneurs and business leaders get the advice, tools and resources they need to win online.